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Ap_coupe
14-01-2004, 21:24
Whats envolved?Also when should the timing belt be change on a ibiza cupra
hopkinsgm
15-01-2004, 07:53
If the car is normally aspirated petrol, a 40k mile service is basically the same as a 20k mile service with the addition of spark plugs and air filter. Not sure about forced induction motors or diesels. General rule with (petrol) VAG engines is cambelt at the 60k mile service.
40,000 mile or 48 month annual service
things that are changed
oil and filter
air filter
fuel filter
sparkplug
pollen filter
brakefluid
gearbox oil
check contition of the following:
tyres
brake pad wear +discs and related components
all flexible hoses an brake and fuel lines
security and condition of all mechanical components e.g driveshafts
cv joints suspension exhaust engine and gearbox for leaks or abnormal wear.condition of auxillary belts and tensioner full engine bay check of servo hoses fuel hoses etc full exterior and interior check lights
seatbelts etc+full diagnostic check and reset service indicator
+all other levels tyre pressures etc wiper blades etc
CAMBELTS ARE DUE AT 60,000 MILES ON PETROLS AND OLD DIESEL MOTORS 40,000 ON NEW PD DIESELS
driveforward
15-01-2004, 17:37
Originally posted by goble
40,000 ON NEW PD DIESELS
Don't I know it :(
Ap_coupe
15-01-2004, 19:02
whats the cost providing they aint anything wrong?
cost is impossible to say as dealers run different labour rates
hopkinsgm
16-01-2004, 07:50
Originally posted by goble
40,000 mile or 48 month annual service
things that are changed...
gearbox oil
Are you sure about that? It's the first time i've ever heard of gearbox oil being a service item on any VW 'box. BTW, brake fluid is every 2 years, regardless of mileage.
Regarding price, I think mine came in at about £200 all up. The same dealer (after a major change of personnel) subsequently quoted me in excess of £400 for the 50k service (oil change + inspection) and change the cam belt. A different dealer eventually did the same work for a shade over £200. Go figure...
hopkinsgm
16-01-2004, 18:12
Apologies Goble, it was not my intention to offend.
I don't recall seeing a gearbox oil change mentioned in the manufacturers service schedule of any of the VAG cars i've ever owned. Nor do I recall ever having been charged for gearbox oil.
Brake fluid - just stating what the service schedule states. A brake fluid change is not necessarily a 40k mile service item, the official VAG line on this is that it should be replaced every 2 years.
Originally posted by goble
CAMBELTS ARE DUE AT 60,000 MILES ON PETROLS AND OLD DIESEL MOTORS 40,000 ON NEW PD DIESELS
Do I take it that my Leon TDi 110 is classed an old diesel motor, as its not a PD?
yer it is the old style but is sooo much easier to do
only other thing on diesels @ 40 k is fuel filter change
Ap_coupe
17-01-2004, 09:50
How easy is it 2 do a gearbox oil change?
on the ibiza 1.8 20vt drain bung is easy to get to but filler bung is a pain to get to as intercooler gets in the way and has to be removed to do so just another 10 min work
the whole 40 k service should take no longer than 2 1/2 hours if nothing out of the ordinary is reqd
n.b. tell them to have a good look ar the servo hose they have got a nasty habbit of splitting